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CLEANING THE POST-MO TOR HEPA FILTER
1 Remove the filter cover from the front of the
vacuum by pulling up on the tab and pulling t he
cover away from the vacuum. (Fig. 21)
2 Take out the HEPA filter by pulling it straight out.
3 Turn the filter over so that the dirty side is on
the bottom and vigorously ta p it clean against a
garbage can to remove any dust. (Fi g. 22)
4 Wash the filter under the tap using lukewarm
water with the dirty side fac e down until the water
runs clear. (Fig. 23)
DO NOT put the filter in the washing machine or
dishwasher.
NOTE: The material in the filter will discolor over
time. This is NORMAL and will not af fect the
performance of the filter.
5 Allow the filter to air dry for 24 hours. Do not use
a hair dryer or other heating meth ods to dry.
6 Once the HEPA filter is dry, replace it back into the
vacuum.
7 Replace the cover by inserting the two t abs into
the holes at the top and then swingin g the cover
down until it clicks into place.
CLEANING THE TURB O BRUSH
1 Slide the locking latch (a) forward and gently tilt
brush housing upward to open. (Fig . 24)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT force; it will not open all
the way.
2 Carefully remove any bloc kage or debris.
3 Turn the turbo brush over to inspect the rotat ing
brush and cut away any build-up of hair o r string
wrapped around the rotating b ristle brush with
scissors. (Fig. 25)
4 Push the housing back down and slide the locking
latch backward to lock.
Maintenance - cont’dFig. 25
Fig. 24
a
Fig. 22
Fig. 21
Fig. 23
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